sykpleierstilling
Syllables
syk-ple-ier-stil-ling
Pronunciation
/ˈsyːkpleɪ̯ærˌstɪlːɪŋ/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
syk, eple, still + -ier, -ing
The word 'sykepleierstilling' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: syk-ple-ier-stil-ling. Stress falls on the fourth syllable ('stil'). The word is composed of several morphemes with Old Norse origins, denoting illness, apple, and position, combined with Germanic suffixes. Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and avoiding syllable-final consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A position or job as a nurse.
Nurse position
“Hun søkte på en sykepleierstilling på sykehuset.”
“Det er mange ledige sykepleierstillinger i Norge.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('stil'). The first, second, and fifth syllables are unstressed. The third syllable has secondary stress.
Syllables
syk — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel is long.. ple — Open syllable, diphthong.. ier — Closed syllable, vowel reduction possible.. stil — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. ling — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Avoid Syllable-Final Consonant Clusters
Syllables generally avoid ending with consonant clusters.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common in Norwegian, but doesn't affect syllable division.
- Compound word structure influences syllable division, treating each morpheme as a potential syllable unit.
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